George Strait – Every Little Honky Tonk Bar
“Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” is a country song written by Gary Gentry and Craig Bickhardt and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in February 1987 as the second single from his album Ocean Front Property. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Background and composition
“Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” was written by Gary Gentry and Craig Bickhardt. The song is a traditional country ballad about a man who goes to honky tonk bars to drink and forget his troubles. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a powerful picture of a man who is lost and lonely.
Recording and production
“Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” was recorded in 1986 at the Cherokee Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Blake Chancey.
The recording features George Strait on lead vocals. Strait’s vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Gary Gentry and Craig Bickhardt.
- The song was released in February 1987 as the second single from George Strait’s album Ocean Front Property.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” has been covered by many artists, including Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, and Brad Paisley.